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George Conzemius, powerful Minnesota legislator and businessman, dies
Much of the legislation he sponsored or guided helped to shape the state's stance on campaign finance limits, the law permitting health maintenance organizations and more.
Politics
Vin Weber's deep D.C. ties entangle him in Russia probe, grand jury
News that the former Minnesota congressman had been caught up in Robert Mueller's probe has been hard to reconcile for friends.
Local
Minn. vehicle registration problems make for long waits
A recent run of problems with the state's new vehicle licensing system is prompting new headaches during an already bumpy transition.
Local
Tax deductions for college sports season-ticket plans could get wiped out
GOP tax reform bill targets deductions; Gophers, other schools could feel impact.
Local
Minnesota nonprofits, foundations come out against House tax plan
State's nonprofit sector fears the worst from proposed GOP overhaul.
Politics
Minnesota agencies will get $16.6 million to fight opioid abuse
"Too many lives have been lost already," state commissioner says.
Hits from Dems and Trump put Sessions in familiar hot seat
The nation's chief law enforcement officer found himself in a familiar spot Friday: belittled by the president, pressured to investigate political opponents and sucked back into the center of the storm around the investigation into the Trump administration's campaign ties to Russia.
Female lawmakers allege harassment by colleagues in House
For years, Republican Rep. Mary Bono endured increasingly suggestive comments from a fellow lawmaker in the House of Representatives. But when the congressman approached her on the House floor and told her he'd been thinking about her in the shower, she'd had enough.
St. Louis black leaders urge boycott of Target, other stores
Black St. Louis faith and civic leaders involved in recent protests over the acquittal of a former white police officer in the killing of a black suspect are calling for supporters to boycott a dozen businesses, including Target and a grocery store chain.
Business
Paulsen, Lewis tout GOP tax plan as good deal for Minnesota
Republicans in Minnesota's congressional delegation are all in on the GOP tax plan unveiled Thursday, despite concerns about loss of state deductions.
Politics
U.S. Rep. Nolan steps up his urgent crusade to wipe out lung cancer
His youngest daughter, Katherine Nolan-Bensen, received a diagnosis of advanced stage 4 lung cancer almost three years ago.
Politics
Franken to Sessions: American public cannot trust your word
Minnesota Democrat calls on the attorney general to give full accounting of the Trump campaign's contact with Russia.
World
Trump heads to five Asian nations to talk trade and North Korea
President will visit five countries over 12 days.
Ex-Trump campaign official withdraws nomination for ag post
A former Trump campaign official linked to the Russia investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller has withdrawn his nomination as the Agriculture Department's chief scientist.
Politics
House Republicans reveal much-awaited tax plan
Middle-income families would pay less, thanks to doubling of the standard deduction and an increase in the child tax credit.
National
Local
Minn. scientist demoted as Scott Pruitt reshuffles EPA advisory boards
Retired U Prof. Deborah Swackhamer says Trump administration is downgrading science.
Local
U.S. Bank Stadium authority, legislators agree on need for more oversight of building's operator
With the Super Bowl in February, officials want a smooth operation.
Business
MNsure enrollment begins with few complaints
The first hours of open enrollment are playing out better than last year's "nightmare scenario."
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